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Kamala Harris becomes the U.S.’s first female, first black, and first Asian-American Vice President
January 20, 2021January 22, 2021

Kamala Harris becomes the U.S.’s first female, first black, and first Asian-American Vice President

Ms. Harris, who is of Indian-Jamaican heritage, was sworn in just before Joe Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th U.S. president. She has already broken historic barriers for women and people of color in the U.S.

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Deb Haaland slated to be first Native American Interior Secretary
December 22, 2020

Deb Haaland slated to be first Native American Interior Secretary

If confirmed, her role will include overseeing the government’s relationship with the 567 federally recognized tribes and 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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Joe Biden becomes the first President or President-elect to mention trans people in official remarks
November 11, 2020November 17, 2020

Joe Biden becomes the first President or President-elect to mention trans people in official remarks

It seems that the eventual 46th President is beginning to follow through with his campaign promise to trans people that he believes “that Trans Lives Matter,” as he wrote in an article for LGBTQ Nation last month.

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New Zealand PM appoints first female indigenous foreign minister
November 3, 2020November 17, 2020

New Zealand PM appoints first female indigenous foreign minister

After being re-elected in a landslide victory last month, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to make positive progressive change in the country. Yesterday, she appointed Nanaia Mahuta as the country’s first indigenous female foreign minister.

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Prince William launches £50 million prize to find innovative solutions to the world’s greatest problems
October 14, 2020November 17, 2020

Prince William launches £50 million prize to find innovative solutions to the world’s greatest problems

The Earthshot Prize is centered around five “Earthshots,” simple but ambitious goals for our planet: 1) Protect and restore nature, 2) Clean our air, 3) Revive our oceans, 4) Build a waste-free world, and 5) Fix our climate.

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New Zealand Prime Minister pledges to reach 100% renewable energy across nation by 2030
September 28, 2020November 17, 2020

New Zealand Prime Minister pledges to reach 100% renewable energy across nation by 2030

New Zealand’s Labour party has pledged that—if elected in the upcoming October 17 elections—all energy generation in the country will be 100% renewable by 2030. This ups a previous target of phasing out all non-renewable energy by 2035.

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Katerina Sakellaropoulou becomes Greece’s first female president
February 11, 2020November 17, 2020

Katerina Sakellaropoulou becomes Greece’s first female president

A high court judge and ardent human rights advocate has been elected Greece’s first female president in a historic vote by parliament.

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The Prince of Wales launches ‘Waste to Wealth’ commitment
November 26, 2018November 17, 2020

The Prince of Wales launches ‘Waste to Wealth’ commitment

The commitment will ensure that these companies work collectively to help double the nation’s resource productivity and reduce avoidable waste by 2030. They are required to set targets to improve the productivity that are key for business.

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Queen of England bans plastic bottles and straws at royal estates
February 13, 2018November 17, 2020

Queen of England bans plastic bottles and straws at royal estates

Some people think the Queen has taken an interest in the plastic problem after working on a conservation documentary with broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, who recently discussed the particular dilemma of ocean plastic in Blue Planet II.

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Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte comes out in favour of same-sex marriage
December 17, 2017November 17, 2020

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte comes out in favour of same-sex marriage

Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday announced plans for the commission as he spoke at the 7th LGBT year-end gathering at Azuela Cove.

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    Joe Biden signs sweeping executive order fighting anti-LGBTQ discrimination

    January 21, 2021
  • Kamala Harris becomes the U.S.’s first female, first black, and first Asian-American Vice President

    Kamala Harris becomes the U.S.’s first female, first black, and first Asian-American Vice President

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    January 18, 2021
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    Robert Saleh to become NFL’s first Muslim head coach

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